现在别说出国在外,就连出门在外有时候都得备点英语以备不时之需,不然到关键时候找不到合适的英语来应付可不行!下面我们就来看看那些英语常用短语吧。
1. change of pace 节奏变换
You can’t do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
你不能一整天都做这些化学实验。你需要休息一下干点别的,改变一下节奏。
2. a far cry from 相距甚远
The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
这些出版书和那些最初的手稿相距甚远。
3. and how 的确
A: She’s a good dancer. 她是个很棒的舞者。
B: and how. 的确!
4. a matter of time 时间问题
It is only a matter of time. 这只是时间问题
5. a phone call away
一个电话之远,愿意过来帮忙。
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
如果你需要我的帮助,一定告知我。记住我总是愿意帮助你的。
6. be addicted to 对……上瘾
She has been addicted to drugs for years.她有毒瘾好多年了。
7. all along 一直
I knew it all along. 我一直都知道这件事。
8. anything but 绝对不
I was anything but happy about going. 要离开我是一点都不开心。
9. account for 解释
How do you account for it? 你怎么解释这件事情?
10. after all 到底
A: I’ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine.我刚刚看过X光片了,你的牙齿没有问题。
B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all. 我明白了。所以没什么可担心的了。